Articles
The American Stance Towards the Palestinian Issue in Light of the Arab Uprisings
By: Dr. Mohsen Moh’d SalehWith the outbreak of the Arab uprisings, the United States seemed confused and worried over the possible loss of its traditional allies and the change in the regional map, which might threaten its interests. However, it tried to cope with the ongoing change and steer it to serve its interests...
Hamas between the Foundation Anniversary and the Entitlements of the Current Stage
By: Dr. Mohsen Moh’d SalehAs Hamas celebrates the twenty-fourth foundation anniversary, the movement, which has become part of the Palestinian equation, faces many entitlements as it stands at the crossroads having to adapt to the developments of the current stage. Over years, Hamas has become more experienced and better organized....
The “Ikhwanophobia”: A Reading in the Fear of the Muslim Brotherhood
By: Dr. Mohsen Moh’d SalehThe fear of the Muslim Brothers or intimidating others from them became more prominent upon the outburst of the Arab uprisings. This fear was mostly common among liberal or leftist figures or those affiliated with official bodies. In addition to this fear, there were the common concerns expressed by the Israeli and American sides and by...
The Palestinian Internal Situation: From Division to Sharing Influence
By: Dr. Mohsen Saleh: The Palestinian reconciliation draft agreement still lacks the sufficient momentum needed to change it into a practical program to be implemented on the ground.Sixth months have lapsed since the signing of the reconciliation agreement (3/5/2011); However, no genuine initiatives were presented for its implementation although the negotiations between the two sides took much of 2009, while...
Jerusalem’s Muffled Cries
By: Dr. Mohsen Saleh: In concurrence with the 42nd anniversary of the burning of al-Aqsa Mosque, it happens to be the 82nd anniversary of the Buraq Uprising that broke out in defense of the Western Wall of al-Aqsa Mosque. Muslims have always agreed on the need to support Jerusalem and al-Aqsa Mosque regardless of their sects, differences and disputes. Thus, any...
Egypt and the Ten Challenges
By: Dr. Mohsen Saleh: In geo-strategic calculations, the change in Egypt has quite significant implications. This importance is not only because it is steeped in history and its people are noble, but also because Egypt has five advantages which are hardly present in any other country in the Arab and Muslim worlds. - First, Egypt is the center of the...
Salam Fayyad … Enough
By: Dr. Mohsen Saleh: Four years after he headed the Palestinian Authority’s government, it is time for Salam Fayyad to depart and not be a candidate for the premiership in the coming National Reconciliation or Technocrats Government. This is not a personal matter, and it is not linked to his personal qualifications and capabilities. The problem lies in his performance,...
The Right of Return and the Right to Break the Fence
By: Dr. Mohsen M. Saleh: When the 12-year-old ‘Imad saw his mother prepare some sandwiches, which they can have during the march on 15/5/2011 to the southern Lebanese borders with Palestine, he wondered in surprise, “What is the food for? Will we have the time to eat it? Aren’t we going today to the borders of Palestine to fight the...
The Israeli Alternatives for Tackling the Palestinian Situation
By: Dr. Mohsen M. Saleh: The Implications of the Arab Uprisings The uprisings in the Arab World have created a new reality which affected regional calculations and influenced the international situation. Israel has found itself amidst an unusual storm of change and within an unexpected regional landscape. These changes have a direct impact on the Palestinian file and on the...
